# Forest cafe, Cardiff — Reviews & Opening Hours > Forest cafe — Cafe in Cardiff with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 745 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants/forest-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Forest cafe Tongwynlais, Cardiff [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18036162372583902773&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Sèamus Cameron](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103462746375596924014) **In short:** Forest cafe is a cafe in Cardiff, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 745 Google reviews, with a 3/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Forest cafe Forest Cafe sits within the Caerphilly Mountain Project at Tongwynlais. The menu centres on breakfasts, cakes and coffee. Portion sizes are noted as generous, and pricing is moderate. The cafe takes bookings and welcomes dogs, which are offered treats. The setting is wooded and quiet. Staff are reported as friendly. The cafe accommodates children and groups. ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Fforest Fawr 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious and well-priced food, including hearty breakfasts, cakes, and coffee, with generous portion sizes. They also highlight the cozy, peaceful, and rustic atmosphere, often described as a "hidden gem" nestled in the forest. Visitors appreciate the friendly and welcoming staff, and that the cafe is dog-friendly, offering treats for pets. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (745 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 3 out of 5 – Generally satisfactory **Destination** Cardiff Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1835103). [More restaurants in Cardiff](https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (745 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [07936 511373](tel:07936511373) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cardiff **Plus Code** 9C3RGQQ3+J6 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cardiff Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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